Asos Names Law Roach ‘Stylist in Residence’
Online fashion retailer Asos has brought on celebrity stylist Law Roach to bring his creative lens and styling approach to its campaigns and recently relaunched magazine.
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#BoFLIVE: How to Tap Instagram Shopping’s Retail and Marketing Potential
For many fashion brands, Instagram is their main path to customers, and sales. The platform is rapidly introducing new features to make commerce easier — but new obstacles are emerging as well. This week, exclusively for BoF Professional members, an expert panel will break down the current social media landscape.
#BoFLIVE: How to Tap Instagram Shopping’s Retail and Marketing Potential
For many fashion brands, Instagram is their main path to customers, and sales. The platform is rapidly introducing new features to make commerce easier — but new obstacles are emerging as well. This week, exclusively for BoF Professional members, an expert panel will break down the current social media landscape.
Uniqlo Made a Bet on Comfortable Bras. Now It’s Paying Off
The brand, which has been innovating in the segment since the early 2000s, surpassed bra specialist Wacoal last year to become Japan’s top seller of women’s intimates.
Uniqlo Made a Bet on Comfortable Bras. Now It’s Paying Off
The brand, which has been innovating in the segment since the early 2000s, surpassed bra specialist Wacoal last year to become Japan’s top seller of women’s intimates.
How Brands Leverage Word-of-Mouth Marketing
As the cost of advertising on Instagram rises, a growing number of direct-to-consumer brands are relying on their own customers to get the word out.
How Brands Leverage Word-of-Mouth Marketing
As the cost of advertising on Instagram rises, a growing number of direct-to-consumer brands are relying on their own customers to get the word out.
Gap Bets It All on Yeezy
This week, everyone will be talking about Gap’s earnings (and any clues about its upcoming Yeezy line), the return of vacation travel and hopes for a rebound in makeup sales.
Gap Bets It All on Yeezy
This week, everyone will be talking about Gap’s earnings (and any clues about its upcoming Yeezy line), the return of vacation travel and hopes for a rebound in makeup sales.
Oslo’s Historic Steen & Strøm Reopens After $36 Million Facelift
The renovated luxury department store features a new atrium, beauty hall and entrance onto the Norwegian capital’s busiest high street.
Oslo’s Historic Steen & Strøm Reopens After $36 Million Facelift
The renovated luxury department store features a new atrium, beauty hall and entrance onto the Norwegian capital’s busiest high street.
France’s Officine Générale To Open a Dozen New Stores Following Investment From US Fund
Retail locations in New York, Los Angeles, Lyon, and Munich are in the pipeline at the label known for its dressed-down trousers and jackets.
France’s Officine Générale To Open a Dozen New Stores Following Investment From US Fund
Retail locations in New York, Los Angeles, Lyon, and Munich are in the pipeline at the label known for its dressed-down trousers and jackets.
Op-Ed | Why Brendon Babenzien Makes Sense at J.Crew
More than a design update, the American brand needs a clear set of values to make its preppy basics stand apart from competitors much like the values Babenzien has brought to his label Noah, argues Jonathan D. Cohen.
Op-Ed | Why Brendon Babenzien Makes Sense at J.Crew
More than a design update, the American brand needs a clear set of values to make its preppy basics stand apart from competitors much like the values Babenzien has brought to his label Noah, argues Jonathan D. Cohen.
Rothy’s Built a Cult Hero Product For Women. Can It Do the Same With Men?
The direct-to-consumer footwear company is releasing sneakers and loafers in a bid for the men’s footwear market.
Rothy’s Built a Cult Hero Product For Women. Can It Do the Same With Men?
The direct-to-consumer footwear company is releasing sneakers and loafers in a bid for the men’s footwear market.
Why Everyone’s Launching Designer Kidswear
More fashionable retailers and brands are piling into the $145 billion childrenswear market as a generation of founders and their fans age into parenthood.
Why Everyone’s Launching Designer Kidswear
More fashionable retailers and brands are piling into the $145 billion childrenswear market as a generation of founders and their fans age into parenthood.
US Drives Sales Jump at Mytheresa
The e-retailer continued to benefit from the online luxury acceleration brought on by lockdowns, and credited the beginnings of a return to normal life in the US for another strong quarter.
US Drives Sales Jump at Mytheresa
The e-retailer continued to benefit from the online luxury acceleration brought on by lockdowns, and credited the beginnings of a return to normal life in the US for another strong quarter.
Why Preppy J.Crew Staked Its Future on a Streetwear Star
Brendon Babenzien, co-founder of the streetwear brand Noah and former Supreme designer, joins the mall brand’s mens business as creative director. But an updated look won’t solve all of J.Crew’s problems.
Why Preppy J.Crew Staked Its Future on a Streetwear Star
Brendon Babenzien, co-founder of the streetwear brand Noah and former Supreme designer, joins the mall brand’s mens business as creative director. But an updated look won’t solve all of J.Crew’s problems.
Knix Raises $43.5 Million as Investors Bet Big on Period Underwear
Touting its leak-proof technology, the intimates brand plans to expand its assortment of products.
Knix Raises $43.5 Million as Investors Bet Big on Period Underwear
Touting its leak-proof technology, the intimates brand plans to expand its assortment of products.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Boohoo’s New Chairman Stirs Controversy as Broker Drops Coverage
The online clothing retailer, which rebranded as Debenhams Group last year, said Friday that Iain McDonald had taken over from Tim Morris with immediate effect in a move aimed at ‘rebuilding equity value.’
UK Retail Sales Bounce Back With 0.5% Gain in August
Warm weather and a brighter national mood helped lift spending on clothing and household goods despite rising energy bills.
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Fayed Abuse Victims Seek Up to £150 Million From Harrods
The retailer currently has a £62 million provision set aside for redress payments, but victims’ lawyers say more is likely needed.
Hugo Boss Chairman to Step Down Amid Frasers Group Pressure
Stephan Sturm is stepping down, as the German fashion house's largest shareholder seeks to beef up its board representation alongside its takeover bid for the brand.